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Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org About Us

The Restaurant Private Dining

Restaurant Aquavit opened to immediate success in midtown Aquavit offers two elegant private dining rooms— the Linné Salon Manhattan in November of 1987. More than three decades later, and the Nobel Room. Both rooms are located beyond the bar and Aquavit continues to be one of New York’s most popular and lounge, giving them a truly separate and private feel. The clean, highly esteemed dining destinations. Scandinavian aesthetic of the restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for both corporate and social events. The restaurant earned and have retained two stars in The Michelin Guide New York City since 2015 and was awarded three stars by Our seasonal menu is carefully crafted by Executive Chef Emma the New York Times in 2015. Bengtsson and her team using local, organic ingredients to reflect the spirit of Aquavit. The team will work with you to tailor our Aquavit’s offerings are built on the cornerstones of Sweden’s 500- menu to suit your needs— from a three-course business year-old culinary tradition. The country is surrounded by water, luncheon, to passed canapés for an after-work happy hour, or an providing an abundance of seafood, and the land is covered extended tasting menu for a celebratory dinner. The private dining by forests rich in game, berries, mushrooms and other wild foods. rooms have their own dedicated kitchen, allowing us great Short seasons inspired the custom of pickling and preserving, and flexibility maintaining any desired event timeline. Whether you’re the signature Nordic flavor profile is a balance between sweet looking to host an intimate business dinner and presentation for and salt. ten or a festive reception for 120 guests, our private dining team will be happy to help you create any event.

Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson

Emma Bengtsson grew up in a small town on the west coast of Sweden and became interested in the culinary arts at a very young age, thanks to her grandmother, who was an avid home cook.

Bengtsson's experience spans many of Sweden's acclaimed restaurants, from her internship at Edsbacka Krog–the only Michelin two-star restaurant in Sweden at that time– to Operakällaren, the award-winning historic restaurant located in Stockholm’s Opera House.

Bengtsson joined our team as Executive Pastry Chef in 2010, and quickly became known for her creative interpretations of classic Scandinavian desserts. Her style was reflective of the region’s penchant for local products, progressive techniques, and continuing traditions. She took on the role of Executive Chef in spring 2014 and since then has injected the critically acclaimed menu with her personal style and experience. Her work garnered a second Michelin Star for Aquavit, making her the second female chef in the U.S. to run a two-star kitchen and the first ever Swedish female chef to do so.

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org Chef Appearance We will gladly arrange for Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson to appear at your event. Please note this is subject to her availability and requires a separate fee.

Flowers and Decor Aquavit provides simple arrangements with our compliments. Flower color and variety are subject to change without notice, based on seasonal availability.

We would be happy to coordinate flowers for you from our preferred vendor or you are welcome to bring in any florist of your choosing.

For dinner events, we provide votive candles on the tables and around the perimeter of the private dining rooms.

Audio Visual Equipment Both the Linné Salon and Nobel Room are equipped with high-def projector and screen, one handheld wireless microphone, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Use of in-house AV Menu Printing incurs a charge of $350. We prepare menus for each private dining event which can be customized with your corporate logo or personal menu heading. Aquavit can rent additional equipment for you, which will be payable upon completion of the event .You may also arrange Client Gifts and Event Favors your own audiovisual equipment through vendors approved by Aquavit offers a variety of both sweet and savory gifts for your guests. Please see Aquavit. All installations require Aquavit’s approval. the following page of this packet for the full menu and pricing.

Off-Site Catering Aquavit specializes in off-site catering events of any size and style. Whether you are catering an event in your office or planning a party in your home, we will provide you with the Aquavit experience. From simple drop off and set up to party equipment and staff, we are capable of making all your off-site events elegant and with ease. Menus can be tailored to needs of your event.

Restaurant Buyouts Full buyouts of the restaurant are available upon request.

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org The Linné Salon

Suitable for seated events of up to 30 people or standing receptions of up to 50. The 515 square foot Linné Salon offers an intimate venue for your lunchtime round table discussion, board dinner, or festive birthday party.

Room Capacities

One Long Table 24

One Hollow Square 22

Multiple Round Tables 30

Standing Reception 50

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org The Nobel Room

At approximately 1100 square feet, with a window facing the courtyard of 432 Park Avenue, the Nobel Room is suited for seated events of up to 80 guests and standing receptions for up to 120. This room has the most flexibility of layouts and configurations, be it theater-style seating for a presentation, round tables for a large dinner function, or cocktail tables for an engagement party. A beautiful art- deco wooden divider can also be moved to create a dedicated reception area for up to 50 guests prior to a seated event.

Room Capacities

One Long Table 36

One Hollow Square 40

Multiple Round Tables 80

Standing Reception 120

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org The Lounge

For semi-private receptions of up to 20 guests, we also offer the use of our Lounge. Located in the back of the bar and the private dining rooms, the Lounge is perfect for reception-style events or cocktail hours prior to a seated meal in one of the private dining rooms. The space can either be left as-is with cozy seating arrangements of Arne Jacobson Swan chairs and or set with high cocktail tables.

The Lounge can also be arranged for a seated semi-private dinner. The Lounge can be set with one long table or one round table for up to 12 guests

Room Capacities

One Long Table 12

One Round Table 12

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org Pricing

Breakfast $45 per person MENU I Cocktail Receptions $70 per person MENU II $65 per person MENU III Canapés $65 per person MENU IV Selection of Four $35 per person per hour Selection of Six $40 per person per hour Selection of Eight $45 per person per hour Lunch $85 per person: one appetizer, two entrées, one dessert Stationary Food: $20-$55 per person per hour Dinner $135 per person: one appetizer, two entrées, one dessert $225 per person: Chef’s Tasting Menu (5 courses) Bar Packages $175 pp, optional wine pairing Basic Bar $35 per person for one hour // $25 per person for additional hour *Note: All guests must partake in the tasting menu. In order to accommodate dietary Premium Bar $40 per person for one hour // $30 per person for restrictions Aquavit must be alerted 72 hours in advance of the event date. additional hour

Beverages For breakfast, lunch, and dinner events, all beverages are billed by *Note: Single Malt Scotch, Cognac, Port and Ultra-Premium Liquors Excluded consumption and wines are billed by the bottle. *Note: Packages are not mandatory, and Beverages may be billed on consumption if preferred Aquavit has an extensive wine and cocktail program and we would be happy to send you the complete list upon request.

Tax and Services

Sales Tax 8.875% Gratuity 18% Administrative Fee 5% Coat and Bag Check $2 per item checked (seasonal) In-House AV $350 for use of projector, screen, and handheld wireless microphone

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org Event Favors

SAVORY

Pickled Vegetables $20 Sea Buckthorn $15 Spice Blend choose one: (Fish, , Chicken, Vegetable) $15 Infused Oil (choose one: Lemon & Thyme, Dill, Smoked Roasted Garlic) $15 Cultured Butter and Bread (choice of Rye or Sourdough) $20

SWEET

Seasonal Berry Jam and Scone $20 Bon Bons and Truffles (box of 4) $20 Tea Cake (choose one: Lemon, Cardamom, Rosemary) $15 Macaron (box of 4) $25 Swedish Candies $25 Swedish Cookies $20 Miniature Princess Cake $30

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org Breakfast

MENU I ($45 per person) MENU III ($65 per person)

SMALL BUFFET PLATED SMÖRGÅSBORD

Bagels, Banana Cake, Pain au Chocolat, Butter, Jam Bagels, Banana Cake, Pain au Chocolat, Butter, Jam Homemade Muesli Trifle- Yogurt, Honey, Seasonal Berries House Cured Gravlax, Mustard Ham, Tomato, Cucumber Seasonal Fruit House-Cured Gravlax BREAKFAST MAIN COURSES (Select Two) Smoked Ham Swedish Pancake, Maple Syrup, Vanilla Cream Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers Swedish Pancake, Pork Belly, Lingonberry Cheese Board Eggs Norwegian, Cold-Smoked Salmon, Poached Egg, Brioche, Hollandaise Eggs en Cocotte, Tomatoes, Spring Onion Two Eggs: Scrambled, Sunnyside Up, or Boiled, with Gravlax, Brioche

MENU II ($70 per person) MENU IV ($65 per person)

LARGE BUFFET THREE-COURSE FORMAT

Bagels, Banana Cake, Pain au Chocolat, Butter, Jam Bagels, Banana Cake, Pain au Chocolat, Butter, Jam Homemade Muesli Trifle- Yogurt, Honey, Seasonal Berries Seasonal Fruit First Course -Homemade Muesli Trifle- Yogurt, Honey, Seasonal Berries House-Cured Gravlax Smoked Ham Second Course- Select One Bacon Swedish Pancake, Maple Syrup, Vanilla Cream Swedish Pancake, Pork Belly, Lingonberry Cheese Board Eggs Norwegian, Cold-Smoked Salmon, Poached Egg, Brioche, Hollandaise Eggs en Cocotte, Tomatoes, Spring Onion BREAKFAST MAIN COURSES (Select Two) Two Eggs: Scrambled, Sunnyside Up, or Boiled, with Gravlax, Brioche Swedish Pancake, Maple Syrup, Vanilla Cream Swedish Pancake, Pork Belly, Lingonberry Third Course- Seasonal Fruit Salad Eggs Norwegian, Cold-Smoked Salmon, Poached Egg, Brioche, Hollandaise Eggs en Cocotte, Tomatoes, Spring Onion Two Eggs: Scrambled, Sunnyside Up, or Boiled, with Gravlax, Brioche

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org Lunch $85 per person Dinner $135 per person

APPETIZERS - Select One DESSERTS - Select One

English Pea Soup Chocolate Cake mint, cucumber, sour cream whipped cream, walnuts, strawberries

Spring Salad Rhubarb Crumble little gem, radish, citrus vanilla ice cream, pumpkin seeds

Gravlax Seasonal Fruit dill, mustard, horseradish select one: blueberry sorbet or vanilla ice cream

Poached Egg Local Cheese asparagus, smoked onion and clothbound cheddar seasonal marmalade, and seeded crackers ($5 supplement, per order)

ADDITIONAL APPETIZER SELECTION LUNCH $15 per person / DINNER $25 per person ADDITIONAL DESSERT SELECTION LUNCH $15 per person / DINNER $25 per person

ENTRÉES - Select Two PRE-LUNCH/DINNER STANDING RECEPTION Guests will choose between the two selected items on the day of the event. Canapés $30 per person, Chef’s selection of 5 canapés served for 30 minutes-1hr Icelandic Cod fava beans, peas, ramps MENU ADD ONS Served family-style for the table Amish Chicken or Crescent Farms Duck Breast summer squash, green strawberry, duck jus Oysters $45 per dozen, to accompany appetizer Shrimp Skagen $12 per person, to accompany appetizer Bass or Lobster($15 supplement per order) Matjes Herring $8 per person, to accompany appetizer mushroom puree, leeks and beurre blanc Gravlax $10 per person, to accompany appetizer

Swedish Meatballs potato purée, pickled cucumber, lingonberries, and cream sauce Swedish Meatballs $12 per person, to accompany main course Roasted Vegetables $8 per person, to accompany main course NY Strip Loin ($25 supplement per order) braised shallot, endive and beef jus Petit Fours $8 per person, chef’s selection

ADDITIONAL ENTRÉE SELECTION LUNCH $15 per person / DINNER $25 per person

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org Cocktail Receptions

CANAPÉS BEVERAGE PACKAGES

Oyster with Cucumber Mignonette Basic Bar $35 per person for one hour // $25 per person for additional hour Lojrom with Potato Chips Premium Bar $40 per person for one hour // $30 per person for additional hour Steak Tartar on Rye Crisp Shrimp Skagen on Sourdough *Note: Single Malt Scotch, Cognac, Port and Ultra-Premium Liquors Excluded Scallop with Citrus Vinaigrette *Note: Packages are not mandatory, and beverages may be billed on consumption if Sausage and Mustard Flatbread preferred Charred Gravlax with Hovmastar Sauce Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries & Cucumber

Selection of four $35 per person per hour Selection of six $40 per person per hour Selection of eight $45 per person per hour

RECEPTION STATIONS Charged per person, per hour.

Drinking Board seasonal crudités, cheeses and breads $20 per person cured , , pickled vegetables $28 per person Cold Smörgåsbord herring, gravlax, shrimp skagen $25 per person Seafood Bar jumbo shrimp, oysters, lobster, crab $35 per person Oysters cucumber mignonette $45 per dozen Swedish Meatballs lingonberry, pickled cucumber $20 per person Hot Smörgåsbord swedish meatballs, prinskorv, jansson’s temptation $30 per person Dessert Table chef’s selection $20 per person

Restaurant Aquavit 65 East 55th Street New York, NY 10022 Private Dining 212-957-9045 Fax 212-265-8584 www.aquavit.org